Fernandina Observer

02/10/2025

Despite a lease that has three months left, officials of Brett's Waterway Cafe have announced the venerable restaurant will close at the end of service this Saturday. Leaseholders made this …

01/10/2025

Wednesday Showcase: Off the Porch by Dickie Anderson.

Amelia Island offers a unique opportunity to experience history. Fernandina Beach's Historic District is a living museum. Like sleeping beauties, the …

28/09/2025

Sunday Showcase: From the HeART by Linda Hart Green

I speak one language. Many people in European countries speak languages in addition to their native one. Granted, in Europe, countries are closer together. Even so, beyond Europe, people speak …

27/09/2025

Part two of a three-part series. This week: St. Johns River dolphins

Quincy Gibson is the director of the University of North Florida (UNF) Dolphin Research Program. Gibson began studying bottlenose dolphins in the St. Johns River in 2011. And, just like a good …

27/09/2025

At the Ocean Highway and Port Authority (OHPA), the adage “try, try again” rang true Wednesday night as commissioners took up the fabric warehouse dispute for the fourth time. By a narrow …

26/09/2025

Friday Showcase: Pat's Wildways by Pat Foster-Turley

It has been a while since I visited Jonathan Howard at his Otter Space Wildlife Center in Hilliard and I know a lot has happened there since my last visit. I called him first, as usual, and stopped …

25/09/2025

The Amelia Island Nassau County Board of Realtors (AINCAR) has made a substantial contribution from the AINCAR Cares funds in the amount of $25,040 to Affordable Housing First Corp . These funds will …

25/09/2025

A new driver’s license renewal program aimed at preventing fraud and identity theft is causing some upheaval for Floridians wishing to vote in upcoming elections. The new driver’s license …

25/09/2025

The city's Waterfront Advisory Board wants a concrete fishing pier to be included in the revised harbor master plan to be located at the vacant city parcel at 101 N. Front St. …

25/09/2025

Thursday Showcase: Digital Compass by Deryck Burnett

In our digital age, we’re constantly bombarded with promises of the next revolutionary tool that will transform our productivity. Every week brings a new app claiming to be the “one pane …

24/09/2025

The highly anticipated Island Hop Craft Beer and Spirits Fest announces its lineup of vendors for this year’s event, which will take place on October 4, 2025, at Central Park, 1200 Atlantic …

24/09/2025

Editor's Note: The Observer obtained the deliberations of City Commissioners in ultimately agreeing to pay $660,000 to settle litigation with the leaseholders of Brett’s Waterway Café. …